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The December 2024 U.S. jobs report was released at 8:30 AM ET, and showed strong job growth, with non-farm payrolls increasing by 256,000, significantly beating expectations of 160,000. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.1% (unrounded 4.0855%), lower than the expected 4.2%. The labor force participation rate held steady at 62.5%, while the broader U6 underemployment

Oil prices rose in early Asian trade and were on track for a third straight week of gains with icy conditions in parts of the United States and Europe driving up fuel demand for heating. Brent crude futures climbed 24 cents, or 0.3%, to $77.16 a barrel at 0138 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude

Dollar holds onto its leadership position as markets await the US non-farm payroll report. Investors expect the data to reinforce Fed’s decision to pause rate cuts this month, particularly if the report confirms continued labor market strength. In such a scenario, rising US Treasury yields could further bolster the greenback. However, any post-NFP rally might

Gold (XAU/USD) daily chart The precious metal is keeping a solid bounce off its 100-day moving average (red line) to start the new year, now trading up to $2,680 this week. A test of the $2,700 level beckons, before potentially revisiting the end-November and December highs around $2,725-26 next. A major positive for gold to

Gold February futures contracts at MCX opened slightly higher on Friday at Rs 78,311/10 gram, which is up by 0.27% or Rs 207 while silver March futures contracts inched higher to open at Rs 92,160/kg, up by nearly 0.5% or Rs 449. Gold prices increased by Rs 1,560/10 grams in January so far while silver

While Sterling continues to be the market’s primary focus as it faces heavy losses, Japanese Yen is quietly staging a modest, but broad-based recovery. However, Yen’s rally appears driven more by position adjustments ahead of tomorrow’s US non-farm payrolls report, as risk sentiment has across markets has turned more cautious. Meanwhile, there little support for

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Gold prices rose to a near four-week high on Thursday, supported by safe-haven demand, while investors weighed how U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s policies would impact the economy and inflation. Spot gold was up 0.3% at $2,670.16 per ounce, as of 10:55 a.m. ET (1555 GMT). U.S. gold futures rose 0.6% to $2,689.50. “Safe-haven demand is

Sterling plunged across the board as the sharp selloff in UK government bonds sent shockwaves through financial markets. Yields on 10-year gilts surged to their highest levels since August 2008, while 30-year yields reached a 26-year high. These developments have reignited concerns about the UK’s fiscal health and are reminiscent of the turmoil during Liz

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Gold February futures contracts at MCX opened slightly higher on Thursday at Rs 77,942 per 10 gram, which is up by 0.25% or Rs 195 while silver March futures contracts were trading at Rs 91,261/kg, up by 0.36% or Rs 323. Gold prices surged by Rs 600/10 grams in this week so far while silver

Volatility soared across markets today as reports of emergency trade measures by President-elect Donald Trump overshadowed the day’s economic data. According to CNN, which cited four unnamed sources, Trump is weighing the option of declaring a national economic emergency to justify widespread tariffs on all trade partners, including allies and adversaries. The plan would rely

Markets: Gold up $13 to $2662 US 10-year yields flat at 4.68% WTI crude down 93-cents to $73.32 S&P 500 up 0.2% USD leads, GBP lags The US dollar finished as the top performer once again today. In the bigger picture, the market is getting increasingly anxious about Trump taking office and placing tariffs. With

Oil prices rose on Wednesday as supplies from Russia and OPEC members tightened, while data showing an unexpected increase in U.S. jobs openings pointed to expanding economic activity and consequent growth in oil demand. Brent crude was up 32 cents, or 0.42%, to $77.37 a barrel at 0135 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose

Dollar regained some traction overnight, supported by strong services sector data that bolstered expectations for Fed to hold interest rates steady this month. Fed fund futures now imply a 95% probability of no rate cut in January, up from 90% last week. The upbeat economic performance placed moderate downward pressure on both equities and bonds,

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Gold February futures contracts at MCX opened flat with a negative bias today at Rs 77,440 per 10 gram, which is down by 0.12% or Rs 91 while silver March futures contracts were trading at Rs 90,840/kg, down by 0.04% or Rs 33. Gold prices have broadly traded flat in this week so far, having

Swiss Franc weakened across the board today after inflation data revealed a reversal in annual CPI back 0.6% in December. This marks the fourth consecutive month of deflationary pressure, as monthly CPI continues to slide. With inflation well below 1% for the past four months, concerns over a return to deflation have grown, intensifying expectations